AVELIZIN
\ˈavɪlˌɪzɪn], \ˈavɪlˌɪzɪn], \ˈa_v_ɪ_l_ˌɪ_z_ɪ_n]\
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Streptococcal fibrinolysin . An enzyme produced by hemolytic streptococci. It hydrolyzes amide linkages and serves as an activator of plasminogen. It is used in thrombolytic therapy and is used also in mixtures with streptodornase (STREPTODORNASE AND STREPTOKINASE). EC 3.4.-.
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